![]() The Dart’s voice recognition function also lags significantly. This seemed to happen intermittently and ultimately the system would correct itself, but it proved irritating after a while. Aside from the visual inconsistency (it never really meshes entirely with the Dart’s sleek interface), we witnessed on more than one occasion that the navigation had trouble displaying we were on a major road. There are some issues that arise when actually using the vehicle’s Garmin-sourced navigation, though. Shuffling through the menu is a breeze, and the controls are both quick and responsive. Overall users will be plenty pleased with the Dart’s touchscreen and navigation. Speaking of digital displays, we were disappointed to learn that our Dodge Dart Rallye trim doesn’t include, or even offer, the same LCD instrument cluster offered in the Limited and R/T trim, so buyers wanting the utmost in tech will naturally need to spring for a higher trim. ![]() If, however, you prefer controlling various systems like volume and climate the old-fashioned way, there are buttons and dials located on the steering wheel and below the digital display. Thankfully, the Dart’s touchscreen is not only responsive, but vivid and intuitive thanks to those large screen icons. Unsurprisingly, the key component to a successful touchscreen is the level of responsiveness it exhibits when trying to navigate its menus with your prodding digits. Proving more useful than the floating island bezel – and just as eye-catching – the Dart’s 8.4-inch touchscreen performs just as sharp as it looks, and is the biggest offered in a compact car, making that rear-view backup camera a breeze to eyeball. Tech features are starting to become more and more standard these days, taking up increased real-estate in the vehicles we drive, and the 2013 Dodge Dart furthers that trend. Of course if you insist on being a slave to function, the Dart has some tricks up its sleeve, like a cargo space located underneath the passenger seat. It’s undeniably useless but equally cool, and really, that’s what matters. One of the interior’s most notable features is what Dodge designers call the “floating island” bezel, which traces around the main instrument cluster and navigation display. The dash sports a flowing, almost fluid aesthetic that seems to wrap itself comfortably around the driver, while at the same time complimenting its fun design with a good degree of utility. Stepping inside the Dart, we were immediately taken back by how clean and modern the interior is designed. For those holding out for the R/T version, base price is expected to be $22,500. ![]() Base price for the standard SE model starts at $16,000, while our Rallye review unit will run you $18,000 in its most Spartan form (though that figure swells to $23,500 once all of its options have been tallied up). Potential buyers will be happy to learn that the Dart is priced rather competitively. For our 2013 Dodge Dart review, we were given the keys to a Rallye edition, which straddles the middle to upper end of the spectrum. The 2013 Dodge Dart is available in five trim levels: SE, SXT, Rallye, Limited, and R/T, which is due sometime later this year. With Alfa Romeo DNA coursing through its veins, the 2013 Dodge Dart aspires to go toe-to-toe with the perennial compact kings from Japan, but does the Dart hit the bullseye? Or does it whizz past the mark unconvincingly? More than the hype and catchy commercials surrounding the vehicle, the 2013 Dodge Dart is an important car, one that not only expands Chrysler’s automotive profile, but also demonstrates to the world that the Italian-owned American automaker has the propensity to deliver a vehicle that is stylish, fun, and above all fuel efficient. Fitbit Versa 3Īfter a short hiatus that saw us waving goodbye to the Dodge Neon in 2005 and hello to strapping, muscular V8 fire-breathers such as the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger, Chrysler makes its much-hyped return to the compact car segment with the 2013 Dodge Dart.
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